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9:10 PM ET, April 16, 2006

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Associated Press:
Report: Pitt, Jolie mulling Namibian name for child  —  CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A local governor in Namibia said Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt told him they will have their baby in his country and are considering giving it a Namibian name, a newspaper reported Sunday.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Georgina Dickinson / newsoftheworld.co.uk:
JOLIE'S LESBIAN LUST!  —  In an exclusive and astonishingly explicit interview with the News of the World, Calvin Klein beauty Jenny Shimizu told us: "Angelina is an unbelievable lesbian lover.  —  "I was her first.  And although she's having a baby with Brad, I doubt I'll be the last.
Discussion: StarsOrbis
NY Daily News:
Skater gets a cold shoulder  —  Okay, too gay for figure skating?  That's pretty gay.  —  Ice insiders say the U.S. Figure Skating Association is trying to butch up its image by nudging aside the flamboyant men's champ, Johnny Weir.  —  The murmurs became a roar this week when publicity materials …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
mariahdaily.com:
ENTER NOW  —  Carey's Late Perfume U-Turn // 4:03 PM EST Updated by Maggie  —  Mariah Carey never wore perfume before agreeing to create a scent for Elizabeth Arden, because she was unable to find a fragrance which compliments her natural smell.  —  The 36-year-old finds the complex job …
NY Daily News:
'Scary' it's still here  —  Scary Movie 4.  Latest installment in the spoof ­series.  With Craig Bierko, Anna Faris, Regina Hall.  Directed by David Zucker (1:23).PG-13: Crude and sexual humor throughout, some comic violence and language.  At area theaters.
Discussion: Cinematical and Popwatch | Blog
The Superficial:
Lindsay Lohan makes Jessica Simpson cry  —  A little late on this one, but Linsday Lohan confronted Jessica Simpson last Thursday at The Dime and caused her to cry.  According to witnesses, Lohan sent over a round of drinks to Jessica Simpson and Brett Ratner and they failed to thank her.
Discussion: Voxefx and Simply Skin Deep
FemaleFirst:
Kylie Minogue To Launch Perfume Brand  —  Kylie Minogue Making More Money Since Illness  —  Recovering pop star Kylie Minogue's record sales have almost tripled since she was diagnosed with cancer last year (05).  —  The Spinning Around hitmaker, who announced she had breast cancer almost 12 months ago …
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
Leila Cobo / Reuters:
Shakira plans Live (Latin) Aid  —  MIAMI (Billboard) - Colombian pop singer Shakira says she has teamed with a group of Latin artists to organize a Live Aid-style event that will help the poor people of her continent.  —  "We want this to be an event that brings world attention to poverty in Latin America …
Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Eminem, Lawyer Defend Proof  —  Days after his slaying in a nightclub shootout police claim he instigated, Proof is being defended by both his lawyer and longtime pal Eminem.  —  Speaking for the first time since Proof's killing early Tuesday, Eminem released a statement on his Website Friday calling …
Guardian:
Kate Moss and the death of British art  —  Marc Quinn's sculpture of the supermodel was unveiled this week, the latest in a series of portraits of her by some of Britain's leading artists.  So what does it tell us about contemporary art?  That it is mediocre and enthralled by celebrity, says Jonathan Jones
Discussion: Luxist
Associated Press:
'Babyface' Files Suit Against Anita Baker  —  Grammy-winning singer-producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against singer Anita Baker, claiming she owes him more than $250,000.  —  According to the lawsuit, filed Thursday in Superior Court …
Nicole Lampert / Daily Mail:
Cruise: Katie can use painkillers during birth  —  He had the birth perfectly planned.  But it seems Tom Cruise may have forgotten one important factor.  The mother.  —  His pregnant fiancée Katie Holmes is said to have been less than happy with his wish for a drug-free and scream-free delivery …
canada.com:
David Blaine to perform breathtaking stunt; will live in 'human aquarium'  —  NEW YORK (AP) - David Blaine intends to sleep with the fishes - but only for a week, and in full public view.  —  The 33-year-old magician will perform his latest stunt by living underwater for seven days and nights in a …
POPSUGAR:
Katie Must Be Getting Paid Really Well  —  Katie Holmes was spotted still pregnant and once again shopping.  That contract she signed with Tom must have an endless bank account.  Good for her for at least getting something out of this whole thing.  Anyway, tonight is the big Tom …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Paris Hilton Quote Of The Day  —  "Years ago, I asked my dad for a boob job and he said it would cheapen my image."  —  More photos of Paris Hilton from Elle, after the jump.  —  (Source: Female First)  —  (Images via Gossip Rocks)
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
FemaleFirst:
Pete Doherty Voted Worst Dad  —  Pete Doherty Voted Worst Celebrity Dad.  —  Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has been voted Worst Celebrity Dad in a new survey.  —  The self-confessed drug addict, who has son Estile with former love Lisa Moorish, beat Hollywood icons Tom Cruise …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
POPSUGAR:
Courteney and Cute Coco  —  Lots of people make fun of celebrities and the names they come up with for their kids but I happen to love the name Coco.  I think it's super cute.  As for Ms Cox-Arquette, the woman has virtually no makeup on and she still looks great.  Love her eyes - she could use a little help with her hair
Contactmusic.com:
RODMAN DEMANDS CASH FOR CHARITY PICS  —  Basketball ace DENNIS RODMAN disgusted Cosmopolitan magazine bosses by demanding money for a cancer charity photo shoot.  The sportsman was asked to do a saucy centrefold shot in aid of Everyman campaign, which raises money for research into testicular …
 
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